Royal KludgeReleased 2024

N80

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (82/100)
  • Class-leading portability (79/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the N80 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall637265827974
Build quality
63
Customisability
72
Performance
65
Productivity
82
Portability
79
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3750 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions28
Weight1200 g

More specs

Height Mm28 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

N80 vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
N80Ace 60 Pro
 Royal KludgeN80This pageMCHOSEAce 60 Pro
Overall score74 /10074 /100
Build quality63 /10079 /100Better
Performance65 /100Better56 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminum · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes